Please note that subs for 2023/24 are due on 1st September. A mail went out to all players on the database last week advising that fees are £10 per player for playing members and £35 per player for those wanting to take advantage of lessons. Please email Oliver at ocbridgecomps@gmail.com if you did not receive the email or for the new BACS details.
Membership of the FOBC also gives players membership of the Oliver Cowan Bridge Club meaning players have an option of a friendly online game on BBO 6 nights a 1 morning each week.
Clive's bidding clinics will continue as normal and the website will be updated more frequently now moving forward.
Oliver
| Play Without the Experts Festival 8-11 September |
I am pleased to let you know about the 1st ever Play Without the Experts Festival that will be run by Oliver Cowan Bridge Events as a part of the EBU's "Bridge - It's a big deal" program of events raising funds for Cancer Research UK. All bridge fees after expenses have been paid will be going to Cancer Research UK. This is event is open to all players with an NGS of 10 or below - if you don't know what that means then you can assume you are eligible! It is designed to be a relaxed break with a mix of seminars and duplicate bridge all while raising money for a great cause!
We will be joined by England Ladies international Catherine Draper who will be leading a hand discussion on one of the days and professional players Jake Milne and Adam Hickman who will be leading seminars.
Click the title of this box for details how the Festival will run and prices. There is the option to be a part of the whole event or just drop in for individual sessions. The price for the hotel is per night and includes dinner, bed and breakfast, but there are other hotels in the area.
On the Tuesday evening, the winners of the duplicate session will be awarded the David Page Trophy in memory of one of the regulars in the Tuesday night Oliver Cowan PWTE game. The Des King Trophy will also be awarded in the same game to the highest placed novice pairing (exact criteria to be confirmed).
There are over 50 people booked in so far for at least 1 session and there are plenty of players with very limited experience so everyone will be accomodated. Singles are welcome as all sessions are hosted!
Please contact Oliver on 07946 393033 or ocbridgecomps@gmail.com with any questions.
Oliver
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| Summer Supervised Sessions RealBridge Thursday 11th July |
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| FOBC Pairs & Teams League |
 We are now taking entries for the FOBC Teams League & Pairs League which we will be aiming to start and play our 1st round of matches in early February.
If you are interested in playing in any/both of the above then please send a message giving your partners name (and who is the designated captain for the Teams and/or Pairs) to Oliver @ ocbridgecomps@gmail.com
If you need help finding a partner or team mates then please send a message to Carol McCue at: lcarolmc@gmail.com
These Leagues are for MEMBERS ONLY OF FOBC and more details of the event and past results can be seen by selecting the FOBC FREE LEAGUE EVENTS tab, located on the the L/H side of the website
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| FOBC Duplicate Pairs |
There are now SEVEN REGULAR DUPLICATE PAIRS EVENTS OPEN TO FOBC MEMBERS taking place on BBO every week as follows:
Sunday at 7.15pm - Friendly Online BC & LOP Pairs
Monday at 7.15pm - Friendly Online BC & Huddersfield Pairs
Tuesday at 7.15pm - Oliver Cowan PWTE (Play without experts)
Wednesday at 10.15am - Friendly Online BC Pairs with hand review & discussion afterwards on Zoom
Wednesday at 7.15pm - Oliver Cowan Pairs
Thursday at 7.15pm - Oliver Cowan Pairs
Friday at 7.15pm - Oliver Cowan Pairs & LOP Pairs
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CALL OLIVER ON 07946 393033!
Guests & visitors are very welcome to compete. All we need is your BBO username, and EBU No. if you have one, in advance. Which should be emailed to; ocbridgecomps@gmail.com
There is an FOBC standby/Host System at all of our Duplicates, therefore you do not need a partner
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| INTRODUCING THE FRIENDLY ONLINE BRIDGE CLUB |
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FOBC IS HERE TO STAY
Formed by a group of like-minded bridge enthusiasts located in the North West of England during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent 'lockdown', our members have continued to learn, play and enjoy their bridge every day since.
Now with the FOBC membership you too can continue to learn and play bridge whenever and wherever in the world you choose.
FOBC is definitely here to stay as it continues to grow at a much faster rate than the virus ever can and just like the virus itself: The FOBC bridge bug is very contageous: there are mutant formats and: it keeps on spreading and growing!!
So sit back in the comfort of your own surroundings, 'log on' and enjoy the experience.
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| Summer RealBridge Supervised Play & Competitive Sessions |
I will be running RealBridge supervised play and competitive sessions over the summer starting on Thursday 4th July and finishing on Thursday 29th August (9 weeks total). The sessions will start at 2pm and will run for two hours followed by a 30-minute hand discussion on Zoom which will be recorded. I will have assistance from Gill Copeland.
Please feel free to access the sessions from wherever you are in the world. There is no requirement to play for the full two hours supervised play and breaks can be managed between the people at individual tables.
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Sessions will £5 a session pay as you go each week or £35 for all 9 sessions.
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If looking to sign up for all 9 please fill in the form here and transfer £35 using the details below.
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If you want to pay as you go please sign up here and select the pay just transfer £5 each time you want to play using the details below.
Here are my account details:
Chase Bank
Thomas Copeland
Sort code: 60-84-07
Account number: 21705518
RealBridge and Zoom links will be shared each week.
Any questions contact Tom Copeland at tcopeland23@hotmail.co.uk
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| Clive's Bidding Clinic |
 Clive will run his Bridge Clinic every:
Thursday 1pm to 5pm
Friday 1pm to 5pm
Whether you are a beginner; an improver; an average player or even an advanced player - if you want to improve your bidding, then why not book in for a slot and see this aspect of your game develop.
Contact Clive Wood
Free for all FOBC members.
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| IMPROVE BY PLAYING WITH AN EXPERT |
Oliver is happy to play with any FOBC member at the Wednesday morning and evening duplicates, for the those players keen to improve their game. This offer also extends to an after the event discussion via Zoom on any/all of the hands played. Just email ocbridgecomps@gmail.com stating your preference of slot (other days are available)
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| FIND A PARTNER |
 Struggling to find a suitable partner; long term; short term; or just for a 1 off FOBC or Oliver Cowan event?
Don't worry you are not alone, there are plenty of other members and associates that have the same problem.
Contact Oliver at ocbridgecomps@gmail.com and I will endeavour to arrange a suitable partner.
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| CONTACTS |
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Clive Wood -Runs the Bidding Clinic, assists in finding partners & team-mates and other bridge assistance. Email: clivebernardwood@gmail.com & BBO username: clivewood Tel No. 07786054808
Oliver Cowan - Chief TD & Organiser - email ocbridgecomps@gmail.com BBO username vEBU519888 Tel No. 07946393033
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Calendar
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| 15th July 2024 |
| FRIENDLY ONLINE & Huddersfield Pairs - open to all |
On BBO - Under Virtual Clubs/EBU 7.15pm
Director: vEBU519888
Scorer: Elsie
Host: Clive |
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| 16th July 2024 |
| Oliver Cowan Play Wihtout Experts Duplicate |
On BBO - Under Virtual Clubs/EBU 7:15pm
Director: vEBU519888 |
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| 17th July 2024 |
| FRIENDLY ONLINE DUPLICATE open to non-members - 1 |
On BBO - Under Virtual Clubs/EBU 10.15am
Director: vEBU519888
Scorer: Elsie
Host: Clive |
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| 10th July 2024 |
| FRIENDLY ONLINE DUPLICATE open to non-members - 1 |
Director: vEBU519888
Scorer: Oliver Cowan |
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| 7th July 2024 |
| FRIENDLY ONLINE BC & LOP Pairs - open to ALL |
Director: vEBU519888
Scorer: Oliver Cowan |
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| 3rd July 2024 |
| FRIENDLY ONLINE DUPLICATE open to non-members - 1 |
Director: vEBU520636
Scorer: Oliver Cowan |
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